airy

adjective

ˈer-ē How to pronounce airy (audio)
Definition of airynext
1
as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness the bakery's lemon pies are famous for their airy meringues

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2
as in ventilated
open to the free circulation of air a pleasant, airy room

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3
as in elevated
located at a greater height than average or usual airy mountain villages

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4
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement the airy revelry of their latest album is a departure from the slower and more somber music of the band's previous work

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5
as in subtle
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness an airy cologne that would be appropriate to wear to the office

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Recent Examples of airy Rooms New Paltz Way’s rooms are a balance of airy minimalism and natural textures, most with access to balconies that overlook the lush, leafy Rail Trail in the town of New Paltz. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 The airy New Preston wine bar with its twinkle-light patio perched on a hill is the ideal place for an al fresco aperitivo. — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 Stone opted for an airy style that was trending among celebrities during Paris Fashion Week, wearing a customized version of the fifth look from the collection. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 These sneakers combine airy mesh fabric with lightweight cushioning and removable Arch Fit insoles. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for airy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airy
  1. fluffy
  2. ventilated
  3. elevated
  4. lively
  5. subtle
  6. light
  7. breezy
  8. high
Adjective
  • The ultra-crunchy exterior gives way to a luxurious, fluffy center and a deep corn flavor.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Make like Daisy Edgar-Jones and curve the face-framing layers away from your face to create body and dimension, or copy Dakota Johnson’s piece-y fringe and add a dab of dry shampoo to create fluffy volume.
    — Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fluffy
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  • Kia America The X-Line SX’s available heated and ventilated seats, driver memory system, heated steering wheel, panoramic roof and surround-view camera would not have appeared in a mainstream subcompact SUV a few years ago.
    — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Depending on trim and spec, Hyundai also says Ioniq 3 owners will get the option of heated and ventilated seats, a Bose sound system, ambient LED lighting and, bizarrely, cabin materials inspired by 1970s Italian furniture.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of ventilated
Adjective
  • Analysts point out that as market concerns over financing risks for AI related firms escalate, investors are reassessing the impact of elevated interest rates on economic growth and corporate debt servicing capacity.
    — , CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Founded in 2013 by Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel, Mansur Gavriel is known for its elevated products with a focus on material, technique and shape.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of elevated
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  • Einbinder and the staff writer Rachel Syme sit down for what’s sure to be a lively chat.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Microsoft and Nvidia held a launch party for the first wave of RTX Spark laptops last week in San Francisco, where a new wave of AI PCs took center stage amid a packed crowd and a lively hands-on area.
    — Tom Warren, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of lively
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  • Coleman said each design has its own distinct character and can be styled individually, either as a subtle everyday detail or a sculptural statement.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • As the researchers saw, introducing random mutation could still make subtle structural tweaks that produced enzymes that were considerably more active.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of subtle
Adjective
  • In modern nuclear weapons, conventional explosives set off a fission reaction—the splitting of big atoms—whose intensity then ignites a fusion reaction that combines light atoms.
    — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Birkin asked her seatmate why the company didn’t yet make a handbag that was bigger than the Kelly, but smaller and lighter than the Hermès’s Haut à Courroies, which her ex Serge Gainsbourg had carried for years.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of light
Adjective
  • South winds will become breezy ahead of the approaching front.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The cold front is expected to move west to east through the area Thursday afternoon, bringing colder temperatures, drier air and breezy northwesterly winds that could gust 25 to 30 mph behind the front, the weather service said.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
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  • Of the 13 most competitive Senate races, seven Republicans have expressed skepticism or outright opposition to the agreement that is unlikely to significantly affect high diesel costs contributing to broader inflation.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Storyteller Overland Powering up the sockets and appliances, the Gear Mode packs in 4+ kWh of Lithionics batteries that send power through a 2,000-W inverter and charge while driving through a high-output auxiliary alternator.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of high

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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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